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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.63, 9,725.46 and 4,809.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.63, 9,725.46 and 4,809.84 is: 6,640.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.63 : 9,725.46 = 4,809.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.63/9,725.46 = 4,809.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.63x = 9,725.46 × 4,809.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.63x = 46,777,906.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,777,906.53/7,044.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,640.22

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